As per Market Research Future Analysis, the Intelligent Pigging Market was valued at USD 294.37 Million in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 307.51 Million in 2024 to USD 518.33 Million by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.97% during the forecast period. The market is driven by increasing safety concerns regarding pipelines and energy infrastructure, necessitating regular inspections to prevent accidents and product loss. The complexity of mandatory inspections and rising regulatory requirements further fuel the demand for intelligent pigging services. Key players in the market include Baker Hughes, T.D. Williamson, and SGS SA, among others, who are enhancing their offerings to meet the growing needs of pipeline operators.
The Intelligent Pigging Market is witnessing significant growth due to regulatory pressures and safety concerns.
Baker Hughes (US), T.D. Williamson (US), SGS SA (Switzerland), Corrosion Control Engineering (Australia), and others.
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The intelligent pigging market is estimated to grow significantly over the forecast period. Due to growing concerns about the safety of pipelines and energy infrastructure, the global market is expected to rise rapidly over the forecast period. Pipeline damage has occurred frequently in the oil and gas industry in the past, resulting in significant product loss and accidents. As a result, oil and gas companies must inspect their pipeline infrastructure.
Intelligent pigging is a method of internally checking a pipeline and gathering information on the existence and location of corrosion, bends, and other anomalies. The necessity for intelligent pigging services for pipelines has arisen as a result of the complexity of mandatory pipeline inspections and rising regulatory requirements. Pipeline operators need access to data to mitigate risk and ensure safety effectively by evaluating signs of metal loss, corrosion detection, and other physical defects.
Increasing government mandates and regulations for pipeline inspection is one of the major drivers for the growth of the global market. For instance, as per U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), safety regulations for operating pipelines are based on various factors under inspection such as pressure testing pf the pipes, corrosion control, welding, accident reporting, construction, emergency preparedness, and others. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) operates an Integrity Management Program which includes inspection and repair program to provide attention to pipelines that pass through high consequence areas. These regulations are driving the adoption of intelligent Pigging.
The global market is projected to grow at a high rate during the forecast period due to the growing concern over the safety of pipelines and energy infrastructure. The oil & gas industry has witnessed major incidents of pipeline damage in the past, resulting in major product loss and accidents. Therefore, it is necessary to inspect the pipeline infrastructure for oil & gas companies.
Baker Hughes (US), Corrosion Control Engineering, (Australia), Rouge Pipeline & Process Services (UAE), Penspen (UK), Halfwave AS (Norway), Romstar (Malaysia), Cokebusters (UK), Quest Integrity Group (US), A.Hak Industrial Services (Netherlands), SGS SA (Switzerland), T.D.Williamson (US), Rosen Group (Switzerland), and NDT Global (UAE), among others.
Q2 2024: Baker Hughes launches next-generation intelligent pigging tool for pipeline inspection Baker Hughes announced the commercial launch of its new advanced intelligent pigging tool, designed to enhance pipeline integrity assessments with improved data analytics and real-time reporting capabilities.
Q1 2024: Applus acquires pipeline inspection firm to expand intelligent pigging services Applus Services completed the acquisition of a specialist pipeline inspection company, strengthening its portfolio in intelligent pigging and inline inspection solutions for oil and gas infrastructure.
Q2 2024: NDT Global secures major contract for intelligent pigging inspection in North America NDT Global announced it has won a multi-year contract to provide intelligent pigging inspection services for a leading North American pipeline operator, covering over 1,000 miles of pipeline.
Q3 2024: CNPC opens new intelligent pigging R&D facility in Beijing China National Petroleum Corporation inaugurated a state-of-the-art research and development center focused on intelligent pigging technologies, aiming to accelerate innovation in pipeline integrity management.
Q2 2024: Baker Hughes partners with Enduro Pipeline Services for joint intelligent pigging solutions Baker Hughes and Enduro Pipeline Services announced a strategic partnership to co-develop and deploy advanced intelligent pigging solutions for complex pipeline networks in the Americas.
Q1 2025: Intertek launches new ultrasonic intelligent pigging service for offshore pipelines Intertek Group introduced a new ultrasonic intelligent pigging service targeting offshore oil and gas pipelines, offering enhanced corrosion detection and data reporting for subsea assets.
Q2 2025: GeoCorr LLC wins contract for intelligent pigging inspection in Latin America GeoCorr LLC secured a contract to perform intelligent pigging inspections on a major Latin American pipeline network, expanding its international footprint in pipeline integrity services.
Q3 2024: Mistras Group launches AI-powered intelligent pigging data analytics platform Mistras Group unveiled a new artificial intelligence-driven platform for analyzing intelligent pigging inspection data, enabling faster and more accurate pipeline integrity assessments.
Q1 2024: i2i Pipelines raises $20M in Series B funding to expand intelligent pigging technology i2i Pipelines announced the completion of a $20 million Series B funding round, which will be used to accelerate development and deployment of its intelligent pigging solutions globally.
Q2 2025: Applus wins regulatory approval for new magnetic flux leakage intelligent pig Applus Services received regulatory approval for its latest magnetic flux leakage intelligent pig, enabling deployment in critical pipeline inspection projects across Europe.
Q3 2024: Dacon Inspection Technologies opens new service center for intelligent pigging in Southeast Asia Dacon Inspection Technologies announced the opening of a new service center in Thailand dedicated to intelligent pigging operations, supporting regional oil and gas pipeline clients.
Q1 2025: Baker Hughes appoints new VP of Intelligent Pigging Solutions Baker Hughes named a new Vice President to lead its Intelligent Pigging Solutions division, signaling a strategic focus on expanding its pipeline inspection technology offerings.
Global intelligent Pigging market has been segmented based on pipeline type, technology, application, and region. Based on pipeline technology, the market is classified into magnetic flux leakage, caliper, and ultrasonic. Magnetic flux leakage segment is leading the market as it is majorly used in both liquid and gas pipelines and does not require any liquid couplant like ultrasonic pigging.
The global market is further segmented based on application, including metal loss/corrosion, crack & leak detection, and geometry measurement & bend detection. Metal loss/corrosion segment of the global market is estimated to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period.Â
Global intelligent Pigging market is expected to witness substantial growth during the forecast period owing to growing investments in pipeline projects especially in oil & gas sector. North America is investing extensively in oil and gas pipeline projects to fulfill the growing demand for energy resources. Moreover, Middle East and Africa is one of the key regions of the intelligent pigging service market due to significant production and exploration of crude oil and gas from the region.
Countries such as UAE, Iraq, Israel, and Egypt, among others are investing in pipeline projects which would drive the growth. For instance, Middle Eastern countries such as Iraq, Iran, Syria have signed an agreement to invest USD 10 billion for natural gas pipeline project. Similarly, Roftnet (Russia) invested USD 3.5 billion to take control of the Iraq Kurdish’s main oil pipeline. These investments would boost the growth of the market.
Intelligent pigging is a technique of inspecting a pipeline internally and gathering information regarding presence and location of corrosion, bends, and other anomalies in the pipelines. The complexity of mandatory pipeline inspections and increased governmental regulations have led to the need for intelligent pigging service for pipelines. Pipeline operators need access to data to mitigate risk and ensure safety effectively by evaluating signs of metal loss, corrosion detection, and other physical defects.Â
| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 294.37 Million |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 307.51 Million |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 518.33 Million |
| CAGR | Â 5.97% CAGR (2024-2032) |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2019 & 2020 |
| Forecast Units | Value (USD Million) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Pipeline Type, Technology and Application |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW) |
| Key Vendors | Baker Hughes (US), Corrosion Control Engineering, (Australia), Rouge Pipeline & Process Services (UAE), Penspen (UK), Halfwave AS (Norway), Romstar (Malaysia), Cokebusters (UK), Quest Integrity Group (US), A.Hak Industrial Services (Netherlands), SGS SA (Switzerland), T.D.Williamson (US), Rosen Group (Switzerland), and NDT Global (UAE) |
| Key Market Opportunities | New product launches and R&D amongst major key players |
| Key Market Drivers | Growing investments in pipeline projects especially in oil & gas sector Increasing government mandates and regulations for pipeline inspection |
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The market is expected to achieve a growth rate of more than 5.97% between 2024 and 2032.
The renowned companies listed in the report are A.Hak Industrial Services (Netherlands), Rouge Pipeline & Process Services (UAE), T.D.Williamson (US), Baker Hughes (US), Romstar (Malaysia), Corrosion Control Engineering, (Australia), Rosen Group (Switzerland), SGS SA (Switzerland), Penspen (UK), Cokebusters (UK), NDT Global (UAE), Quest Integrity Group (US), Halfwave AS (Norway), and others.
The global market for intelligent pigging can note decent growth during the forecast timeframe, on account of the rising concern about the safety of pipelines as well as the energy infrastructure.
MEA is a key market for intelligent pigging, thanks to the substantial production as well as exploration of crude oil and gas coupled with the massive investments in pipeline projects.
The pipeline technologies examined in the report include caliper, ultrasonic and magnetic flux leakage.
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